Ancient Merv
This famed Silk Road oasis was one of the largest cities in the world before its destruction by a Mongol horde, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 4,000 years of history.

πŸ“œ Ancient Merv is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest and best-preserved oasis-cities along the Silk Road in Central Asia.
πŸ” It boasts over 4,000 years of human history, from Bronze Age settlements to medieval cities.

Why Go

✨ Explore an impressive and complex archaeological site
πŸ›οΈ Discover ruins of fortresses, mausoleums, and mosques
🌍 Learn about its history as a capital of empires and a major Silk Road trading post
🚢 Walk through the remains of a city that was once among the largest in the world

Why Avoid

πŸš— No public transportation to the archaeological park
πŸ—ΊοΈ Vast site, requires independent transportation for exploration

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